SOS Village Model
75 years of experience, 138 countries, 560+ villages — A proven family-centered child care model worldwide
Our Children's Homes Site project is the next generation application of the SOS Village model in Turkey.
What is SOS Village?
The world's largest independent child protection organization
🌍 Global Dimension
- 138 ülke ve bölgede faaliyet
- 560+ çocuk köyü dünya genelinde
- 75 yıllık deneyim (1949'dan beri)
- 1 milyon+ çocuğa hizmet
- BM Çocuk Hakları Sözleşmesi uyumlu
🏠 Core Model
- 6-8 çocuk her evde — aile ortamı
- 1 bakım görevlisi her evde
- Aynı arazide 10-15 ev bir arada
- Ortak eğitim, sağlık, sosyal alanlar
- Türkiye Bakanlık standardıyla tam uyumlu
🇹🇷 Connection with Turkey
SOS Children's Villages began operating in Turkey in 1977. The first village was established in Istanbul Bolluca in 1988. Villages were opened in many cities over the years. As Turkey's social services system developed, SOS Turkey operations closed in 2011 — but this was not a failure of the model, but rather a sign that Turkey had developed its own model.
The "Children's Homes Campus" model currently implemented by Turkey's Ministry of Family and Social Services is directly inspired by the SOS Village model. 6-8 children per home, family environment, multiple homes on the same land — these standards overlap exactly.
💡 Our project is the new generation, private sector-supported implementation of the SOS Village model in Turkey. It is fully compliant with both international standards and the Turkish Ministry model.
Collaboration Areas
How can we collaborate with SOS Children's Villages and similar international organizations?
Experience Sharing
Benefiting from 75 years of SOS Village model experience. Expert guidance on child care, education, and psychosocial support.
International Network
Access to international donors, funders and partners through the SOS network in 138 countries.
Standards and Accreditation
Standards aligned with UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international accreditation and audit processes.
Care Model
6-8 children per home, one caregiver — family environment model. The proven model SOS has applied for 75 years.
Funding Support
Joint donation campaigns, joint applications to international funds, corporate sponsorship network.
Protocol Cooperation
Experience and guidance in signing protocols with ministries and government agencies.
Steps for Cooperation
Follow these steps for international legitimacy and support
Contact SOS Children's Villages International
Send the project introduction document to the international headquarters in Vienna.
Meeting with TRNC SOS Children's Village Association
The nearest Turkish-speaking SOS office. They can share their experiences in Turkey.
Meeting with Bursa Happy Home Association
Turkey's most successful local model with 630 children and 126 children's homes.
International Partners
Organizations that will strengthen the international legitimacy of our project
Join This Movement
We are reviving the proven SOS Village model in Turkey. Be a part of this goodwill movement.